Andi Haswidi
As the head of ASEAN Research, Andi focuses on anchoring research reports and writing data-led stories at DealStreetAsia. He is an accomplished researcher, journalist and author. His first book, KOPI: Indonesian Coffee Craft & Culture, was published in 2018.
Stories by Andi Haswidi
Geopolitics has limited impact on mature VC ecosystems like India: Aavishkaar Capital
"Investments in sustainability and climate will grow," says Abhishek Mittal.
Data Vantage: Telio may have depleted runway and other updates
Telio last secured equity funding in June 2022, closing a $26.7m venture round led by VNG.
Fintech shines amid SE Asia’s gloomy fundraising climate
Deal value grew 5.6% YoY, while deal volume rose 9.2% in 2024.
Good medicine tastes bitter, says Intudo’s Patrick Yip on Indonesia’s VC reset
"Conditions in 2024 are more aligned with market realities."
“VCs have raised substantial funds in the past 3-4 years, which now need to be deployed”
Elsha Eliasa Kwee of Genesia Ventures expects deal volumes to rise in SE Asia in 2025.
Debt cannot fully replace equity capital, says OCBC Ventura’s Darryl Ratulangi
"Debt solutions are most effective as complementary to equity injections."
Beyond the Buyout: Is SE Asia ready for continuation funds?
Ares Management’s potential merger with Northstar and other developments.
Forensic audit alleges Temasek-backed eFishery inflated revenue nearly 5x
The company also overstated the number of feeders it owned.
Data Vantage: Ralali, iFarmer, Filmplace in focus and more
Indonesia was the worst performer among SE Asia's six largest venture markets in 2024.
Data Vantage: Skorlife, MAKA Motors, 2024 startup funding in focus
SE Asian startups secured just 116 equity funding rounds in Q4, the lowest quarterly deal volume in over six years.
